In the midst of the ongoing war in Sudan since April 15, 2023, we, the undersigned representatives of Sudanese civil society organizations based in Kampala, Uganda, express our deep concern over the humanitarian disasters resulting from this war. Over the past fifteen months, we have witnessed unprecedented loss of life, massive displacement, severe destruction of vital infrastructure and the threat of famine threatening millions.
Despite these horrific circumstances, we appreciate the concerted efforts to initiate immediate and rapid procedures that begin to find a formula for delivering humanitarian assistance to alleviate the suffering of the affected population; and thus pave the way for reaching a peaceful political settlement. We appreciate the role of the initiatives led by IGAD, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United States of America, the Neighboring Countries Initiative under the leadership of Egypt, and the efforts of the African Union to lead a future political process; in addition to the ongoing humanitarian aid delivery efforts in Geneva.
However, it is clear that Sudanese civil society has not been adequately represented in all previous endeavors. Accordingly, we commend the important role played by Sudanese civil society, which has actively contributed to humanitarian efforts and advocacy for peace during these turbulent times. While fully aware of the urgent humanitarian needs resulting from the ongoing war, and acknowledging all efforts to establish peaceful political frameworks since 15 April 2023, we strongly emphasize the need to include Sudanese civil society in any process aimed at achieving peace
From this standpoint, we call on the international and regional community to pressure the warring parties to:
• An immediate ceasefire for the purpose of delivering humanitarian aid and opening corridors.
• Unifying all peace initiatives under one platform to achieve maximum impact.
• Initiating a comprehensive peace process that brings together all warring parties, political forces and civil society.
• Ensuring the active participation of Sudanese civil society in all stages of the peace process, to ensure that citizens’ voices are heard and taken into account when shaping Sudan’s future.
Signatories:
1/Salamidia Center
2/African Organization for Rights and Development
3/Civil Lab – Uganda
4/Darfur Women Defenders Alliance
5/Halmoon Network for Media and Human Rights
6/Nubian Center for Peace and Democracy
7/Dar for Development and Women and Children’s Rights
8/Al-Harasat
9/Sudanese Observatory for Peace and the Rule of Law
10/Awareness Organization
11/Darfur Cinema
Inspiring Women for peace and.12 development
13/Sudanese Organization for Transitional Justice
14/Sudanese Mothers Movement
15/Hiya Feminist Initiative
Sudanese Women Against16/ Violence
17/Sustainable Dialogue Center
18/Corridors of Hope Campaign
19Awareness Organization
20/Darfur Victims Advocacy Organization
21/Darfur Sons Network for Peace and Development
22/Future Organization for Enlightenment and Development
23/Rido Organization
24/Sudanese Observatory for Peace and the Rule of Law
25/Jisr Center For Development
26/Noor Cultural Center
27/Sustainable Dialogue Center
SAMA Foundation 28/
29/Women Empowerment Entity
30/Women Against War
Peace Catalysts Organization31/
32/Bana Initiative for Peace and Development
33/Blue Sultanate Organization
34/Sudanese Organization for Justice and Human Rights
35/Mansam Group
36/Kordofan Women in Kampala
37/Amal Organization
38/Youth Network to Stop the War and Establish Civil Democratic Transformation
39/Al-Khatim Adlan Center
40/Comprehensive Darfur Women Platform
41/Transitional Justice and Social Peace Organization
42/Women’s Union, North Darfur Branch
43/Amal for Human Rights and Justice.
44/Kordofan Women’s Organization for Human Rights
45/Building Organization for Democracy and Development
Sudanese Civil Society Organizations
Date: July 25, 2024